Title :
Packet Satellite Networks
Author :
Leiner, Barry M.
Author_Institution :
DARPA/IPTO, 1400 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209-2308
Abstract :
Packet satellite networks combine the advantages of packet switching for channel sharing with those of satellites for long-haul broadcast capability. This paper describes the packet satellite technology as developed by DARPA and demonstrated in two systems based on channels provided by INTELSAT and WESTAR satellites, respectively.
Keywords :
Access protocols; Artificial satellites; Bandwidth; Communication networks; Computer network reliability; Computer networks; Packet switching; Robustness; Satellite broadcasting; Telecommunication network reliability;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1984. MILCOM 1984. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1984.4795010
